The Top Shoe Trends for Fall 2015

The runways were clear in messaging: the shoes, and more often than not, the boots, have it for Fall 2015. See what's happening in thigh-highs , furry feet and inspired patchwork for the coming season.

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Prime Patchwork

The 1970s show no signs of being a passing trend—rearing its sophisticated stance in footwear that leverages patchwork for texture and color play.

Pictured: Lanvin

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Prime Patchwork

Salvatore Ferragamo

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Prime Patchwork

Etro

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Prime Patchwork

Emilio Pucci

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Prime Patchwork

Burberry Prorsum

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The Fur Side

With fur bombers remaining a large trend—and ever-growing in size and scale—it makes perfect sense that a penchant for all things furry would migrate to standout accessories.

Pictured: Salvatore Ferragamo

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The Fur Side

Gucci

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The Fur Side

Brunello Cucinelli

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The Fur Side

Fendi

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The Fur Side

Dolce & Gabbana

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The Fur Side

Maison Martin Margiela

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Color Contrast

The main idea in color is that two are better than one, done up in subdued hues for a lesson in chic restraint.

Pictured: Fendi

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Color Contrast

Tom Ford

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Color Contrast

Jil Sander

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Color Contrast

Jil Sander

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Going Higher

Over-the-knee and thigh high boots are the ultimate in footwear with overt sex appeal—the higher, more fitted and more dramatic the better.

Pictured: Christian Dior

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Going Higher

Calvin Klein

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Going Higher

Marc Jacobs

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Going Higher

Altuzarra

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Going Higher

Ralph Lauren

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Going Higher

Tom Ford

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Going Higher

Versace

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Going Higher

Emilio Pucci

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Going Higher

Alexander McQueen

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Full Metal

Designers are gilding the lily for Fall, adding high shine elements to shoes that run the gamut from Greek goddess-ready to boyish brogues and disco dancers.

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